Examine the label of a jar of multivitamins—either one that you currently take or one that is sold in a store. Using Tables 8.2 and 8.3 in Ch. 8 (pp. 239–240, 262), and Tables 9.1 and 9.6 in Ch. 9 (pp. 288, 307–308), determine if the multivitamin would meet the recommended daily intake for adults for vitamins and minerals.
· Relate the vitamin and mineral amounts in the multivitamin to your diet.
· Address the following questions:
o What are some of the benefits you stand to receive by taking it every day?
o Does taking a multivitamin every day raise your intake of a particular vitamin or mineral to near-toxic levels?
o What are the consequences of toxicity?
· Post a 200- to 300-word response discussing your findings
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I am very active running a child care center, and possibly skip some crucial meals. I depend on my multivitamin to provide my daily needs, but also drink plenty of fruit juices. It appears the mineral part is lacking.
To examine the label of a jar of multivitamins and determine if it meets the recommended daily intake for adults for vitamins and minerals, you would need to refer to Tables 8.2, 8.3, 9.1, and 9.6 in Chapters 8 and 9 of the relevant source material. These tables provide information on recommended daily intake and the nutrient amounts in various vitamins and minerals.
1. Find the label of the multivitamin you currently take or one that is sold in a store. Look for the vitamin and mineral amounts listed on the label.
2. Refer to Table 8.2 in Chapter 8 to find the recommended daily intake for vitamins and minerals for adults. This table provides the Daily Values (DVs) or recommended amounts for various nutrients.
3. Compare the vitamin and mineral amounts listed on the label to the recommended daily intake in Table 8.2. Determine if the amounts meet or exceed the recommended intake. Consider both absolute amounts and percentages of DVs.
4. Use Table 8.3 in Chapter 8 to relate the vitamin and mineral amounts in the multivitamin to your diet. This table provides information on the nutrient content of common foods. Compare the multivitamin amounts to the amounts you consume from your normal diet. Identify any potential deficiencies or excesses.
5. Address the questions provided in the task:
- What are some of the benefits you stand to receive by taking the multivitamin every day? Look for information on the label or in the source material about the specific vitamins and minerals included in the multivitamin and their associated benefits. Consult relevant sections in Chapters 8 and 9 for more information.
- Does taking a multivitamin every day raise your intake of a particular vitamin or mineral to near-toxic levels? Compare the amounts in the multivitamin to the Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (ULs) listed in Table 9.6 in Chapter 9. ULs indicate the maximum levels that are unlikely to pose any risk of adverse effects.
- What are the consequences of toxicity? Consult the information in Chapter 9, particularly the sections on toxicities for specific vitamins and minerals. Look for symptoms and potential long-term effects associated with excessive intake.
Once you have gathered all the necessary information, you can write a 200- to 300-word response discussing your findings, addressing the questions, and supporting your analysis with references to the label and the relevant source material.